Why PR has a bad reputation

June 26, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

I can’t help but notice that people really don’t like public relations professionals. And it sucks because all we try to do is ensure that everyone is happy. Don’t get me wrong — I’m sure there are a few (maybe more than a few) bad eggs out there who soil the PR name. But the […]

The rules of business writing

June 5, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

Ya know, it’s a shame that college students aren’t required to take a business writing class as part of their core education. Business writing is useful in all career fields. It teaches you to be a better writer, in addition to a better communicator, in general. I feel as though some of us may need a […]

Why commas are important and 10 ways to use them

March 20, 2016.Reading time 9 minutes.

OK. First things, first: I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I know it’s been a while since I last wrote, and I can’t apologize enough. Life got in the way, and…well, that’s just it. But I promise to make it […]

The New PR: Strategies that Work

November 11, 2015.Reading time 6 minutes.

Hello, my friends! So I just watched a webinar where the speakers discussed emerging trends in the PR world and how to better engage your target audience. I took some notes, so please see below if you would like to read through them in your free time. Please view the webinar here first before reading my notes below. Or […]

Top 5 scariest things you’re struggling with if you’re under 25

November 2, 2015.Reading time 10 minutes.

BOO! Just kidding. In the spirit of Halloween this year, I’ve decided to write a post that’s a bit scarier than usual, without totally deviating too far from my normal blog theme. Forget about ghosts and ghouls. Instead, I’ll be discussing some deeper issues that my fellow peers are battling right now and how to help […]

Workin’ Wednesday (Part 4): The final stretch.

October 28, 2015.Reading time 7 minutes.

(To see Part 3, click here.) Fix your resume and cover letter? Check. Ace the phone interview? Check. Pass the in-person interview? Check. So what’s next? What’s next is you have to take control over your own life. What you make happen for yourself, others can make happen for you. Remember the LinkedIn stalking that […]

Workin’ Wednesday (Part 3): You got the job! Almost.

October 22, 2015.Reading time 13 minutes.

(To see Part 2, click here.) Congratulations! You’re halfway there! We’ve discussed resumes/cover letters, reputation management, phone interviews and a few ways to portray yourself as the optimum candidate. Today, we are going to dig a little deeper. Once you’re done reading this post, you’ll know all about: How to prepare for an in-person interview What […]